Seabourn announces guest speakers

SEABOURN has announced an exciting line-up of distinguished guest speakers on various segments of the new Seabourn Quest's 109-day maiden world cruise.

From world-renowned musicians and chefs to politicians, historians and international relations experts, the diverse group of personalities will share their expert insights with guests during various segments of the voyage.

Seabourn president Richard Meadows said Entertainment and enrichment options are important parts of every Seabourn cruise.

"We are excited for our world cruise guests to share their adventure with these fascinating personalities."

Seabourn Quest's world cruise will host guest speakers on the following segments:

January 5 to February 2, 2012 Ft. Lauderdale to Cape Town

Marvin Hamlisch - Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony award-winning composer

Jon Bailey - Musicologist

Daniel Silke - Political analyst

February 2 to 27, 2012 Cape Town to Singapore

Dr. Robert Copaken - International affairs expert

John Doherty - Waldorf Astoria Executive Chef

Bob Graham - Former U.S. Senator and Florida Governor

February 27 to March 13, 2012 Singapore to Hong Kong

Denise Heywood - Southeast Asia expert

Richard Roth - CNN's senior U.N. correspondent

March 13 to April 2, 2012 Hong Kong to Dubai

Chef Oliver Reschrieter - Princess Diana's former personal chef

Paul du Quenoy - Professor of World and European History at the American University of Beirut.

The Honourable Ronald Sampson - Former Chief Executive of the Falkland Islands Government

April 2 to 23, 2012 Dubai to Venice

Arturo Sandoval - Grammy-winning jazz trumpeter

Major General John Hartley - International relations expert

Glenn Robinson - Middle East security and political expert

Seabourn Quest's maiden world voyage departs January 5, 2012, from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and ends in Venice, Italy on April 23, 2012.